Simple Pleasures

Today is another beautiful day in VA. This morning I had to get up and going a little earlier than I would have like because I had to take Kenzie to the mall for a Brownie function (see next post). So I was up and dressed a bit earlier than a normal Saturday morning. Rob had taken the kids downstairs to clean up the playroom and watch TV so I decided to steal a few minutes for myself since Rob will be away next week. So I took my breakfast out to the deck to enjoy the sounds of nature and the sunlight. I had a great time especially watching a tiny little chipmunk stuffing his cheeks and running around. I tried to get a picture of him but he ran away before I could get my camera (note to self bring camera outside with breakfast). But I did manage to get a few pictures of the backyard. I was thrilled to notice yesterday during a walk around the yard that we have tons of Lily of the Valley growing. For those of you who don't know we are renting this house so we aren't sure exactly what was planted her before. Lily of the Valley was one of my grandmothers favorite flowers. I still remember the flower bed next to the house full of them. It was nice to see them kind of a little bit of her amongst where my kids play. I plan on trying to get outside by myself to enjoy nature more often.